JAKARTA - Neymar points out that he still has many wonders after a long absence from injury by scoring a fantastic goal straight from a corner for Santos on Sunday, February 23, 2025, local time.
His goal in the 27th minute in Santos' 3-0 win at Internacional de Limeira at Campeonato Paulista was so impressive that he drew cheers from his opponent's fans.
The Brazilian star fired a corner from the left which surprised goalkeeper Igo Gabriel and hit the post long before entering the net.
Neymar, 33, was previously ridiculed by the hosts after he provided feedback to Tiquinho Soares from the same corner in Santos' first goal.
"I took a corner kick, they provoked me. I asked them to sing harder."
"I kicked the ball and got an assist. Then, the second time I went there (in the corner), they did it again."
"So, I thought, now it's me who will score. I fired a great shot and managed to score my first 'goal of the Olympics' (go straight from the corner)," Neymar said after the game.
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It was Neymar's second goal in six appearances since returning to his boyhood club Santos in January 2025 from Al Hilal.
Neymar signed a six-month contract with Santos in a bid to rediscover his form after an injury limited him to only appear seven times for Al Hilal in 18 months in the Saudi Arabian Pro League.
"I'm going through the game after the game, getting ready and feeling better on the pitch."
"I'm not going back to the age of 19, how much I miss him, but I feel better and more relaxed," said Neymar.
The 33-year-old, who has not featured for Brazil since suffering a knee injury to ACL in October 2023, is targeting to return to the Samba Team for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Brazil coach, Dorival Junior, will announce his squad on March 7, 2025 for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
The Samba team will play home to Colombia (March 20, 2025) and travel to Argentina (March 25, 2025).
"Regarding the summons, I am ready. Every player's wish is to defend the country. For me, it has always been an honor."
"I dedicate myself completely to the team. I am happy to be there, representing Brazil. If I had the opportunity to come back, I would be very happy," said Neymar again.
Meanwhile, Neymar is Brazil's all-time top scorer with 79 goals.
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